States and healthcare organizations establishes a list of reportable communicable and other diseases for which healthcare providers must submit patient information. Some cases include infectious diseases. Create a communication tool (such as a flyer, brochure, or presentation), that can be used to inform healthcare professionals of this requirement.
Describe why the control of infection is so important in healthcare organizations.
Differentiate healthcare-associated infections from community-acquired infections.
Explain the various approaches that healthcare organizations use to incorporate risk reduction strategies regarding the occurrence of infection.